Multiple accidents mar German cycling event, leaving numerous participants hurt
On Sunday, a series of unfortunate incidents marred the final stage of the RiderMan cycling event, which was being held near Bad Dürrheim and Biesingen, Germany.
Organised by Rik Sauser, the race director and organiser of the RiderMan cycling race, the event attracted over 1,200 participants. The first pile-up occurred on a curve in the road during the event, causing a chain reaction that led to a second "mass crash".
The exact number of people involved in the crashes was not specified, but it is known that between 15 and 20 individuals were seriously injured and taken to the hospital. Fortunately, none of these injuries were life-threatening. An additional 20-25 people were taken to the hospital for less serious injuries, and a further 35 or so were treated at the scene.
In response to the incidents, large numbers of emergency services and ambulances were dispatched to the area, along with four rescue helicopters. The police ruled out an external cause for the pile-ups.
The congestion caused by the crashes disrupted the rest of the RiderMan race, leading to its cancellation. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.
